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<p>Serving today’s ultra-rich may not be so much about finicky Downton Abbey-esque table settings, but it often involves lots of unexpected duties. On today’s show, we’ll talk to a writer who enrolled at the nation’s foremost “Butler Boot Camp,” where students learn to navigate the whims and habits of today’s elite. Then, the story of Sylvester Graham and his signature snack: the graham cracker, which was borne out of philosophy that promoted chastity, temperance, and the prohibition of alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and spices. All of which could excite our animal desires.&nbsp;</p><p>Thu, 07 May 2015 18:49:51 +0000Word of Mouth68670 at http://nhpr.org5.7.15: Boot Camp For Butlers, The History Of The Graham Cracker9.24.14: Drug Tourism, Graham Cracker Origin Story, & Why We Make Thingshttp://nhpr.org/post/92414-drug-tourism-graham-cracker-origin-story-why-we-make-things
<p>If your last vacation took you to a tropical island or a snow capped mountain, you might find the very idea of traveling to another country in order to try native hallucinogens a little bizarre. On today's show we'll talk to a writer who traveled to Peru to investigate the growing trend of 'Drug Tourism' for herself. Also, a craftsman talks about why making things matters<em>. </em>Plus, the origins of graham crackers might have you looking at your afternoon snack a little differently.</p><p>Listen to the full show and click <strong>Read more </strong>for individual segments.</p><p>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000Word of Mouth55874 at http://nhpr.org9.24.14: Drug Tourism, Graham Cracker Origin Story, & Why We Make ThingsBodegas Become Frontlines Against Obesityhttp://nhpr.org/post/bodegas-become-frontlines-against-obesity
<p>A new initiative is hoping to change how Manchester convenience stores stock their shelves.</p> Thu, 10 May 2012 21:45:21 +0000Sam Evans-Brown4539 at http://nhpr.orgBodegas Become Frontlines Against Obesity